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Periwinkle

#BCA6BF

Periwinkle is a cool light color with the hex code #BCA6BF. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 188, 166, 191 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 13%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Periwinkle Color Values

HEX
#BCA6BF
RGB
188, 166, 191
HSL
293°, 16%, 70%
CMYK
2, 13, 0, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Periwinkle sits at 293° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Periwinkle work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Periwinkle in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 13%, 0%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Periwinkle

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BCA6BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 166, 191;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BCA6BF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(188, 166, 191)
rgba(188, 166, 191, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 293° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA6BF?
#BCA6BF is Periwinkle, a cool light color with RGB values of 188, 166, 191. It has a hue of 293°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BCA6BF?
The RGB color code for #BCA6BF is rgb(188, 166, 191). This means it contains 188 red, 166 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Periwinkle a warm or cool color?
Periwinkle (#BCA6BF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BCA6BF in CSS?
You can use #BCA6BF in CSS with: background-color: #BCA6BF; or color: #BCA6BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 166, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 13%, 0%, 25%.

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